George Allison
George Allison is the founder and editor of the UK Defence Journal. He holds a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and specialises in naval and cyber security topics. George has appeared on national radio and television to provide commentary on defence and security issues. Twitter: @geoallison
British E-3D Sentry ‘AWACS’ aircraft to sold to Chile
EXCLUSIVE - A source close to the now-retired E-3D Sentry fleet has told the UK Defence Journal that Chile is looking to purchase "more than one" retired E-3D aircraft from Britain.
Royal Navy looking for LIDAR system for naval drones
The Royal Navy requires a LIDAR system capable of enhancing the situational awareness and collision avoidance of Uncrewed Surface Vessels.
Retired British E-3 Sentry declares emergency in flight
The E-3 Sentry aircraft, the fleet of which were retired from Royal Air Force service last year, declared an emergency whilst in flight.
British aircraft avoid Germany on Ukraine weapon supply run
Two British C-17 transport aircraft carrying weapons to Ukraine went around German airspace - why?
British aircraft joins effort to track ‘on the move’ Russian fleet
A British P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft was operating close to a Russian amphibious fleet with a mystery destination off the Danish coast earlier today.
British military aircraft rapidly supplying weapons to Ukraine
British transport aircraft are currently moving "light anti-armour" weapons into Ukraine in light of "increasingly threatening" behaviour from Russia.
Jets in ‘dogfight’ off Scottish coast
A number of Hawk jets are currently over the North Sea off the coast of Scotland conducting 'aggressor' training.
American nuclear attack sub visits Scotland
An American Virginia class nuclear submarine has visited HMNB Clyde at Faslane, near Glasgow.
UK purchases ‘VideoRay Defender’ Remotely Operated Vehicles
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has purchased three VideoRay Defender Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicles.
Scottish yards to build 24 warships between 2015-2035
In addition to the now built 5 Offshore Patrol Vessels, there are plans for 8 Type 26 Frigates, 5 Type 31 Frigates, 5 Type 32 Frigates and 1 Ukrainian warship to be built in Scotland.
